1972 Pontiac Firebird - Track Inspired Build

[tcronkright]

1972 Pontiac Firebird - Track Inspired Build
Glad to be back in build mode with another Gen 2 Firebird!

I plan to take it up a few notches from my last Gen 2 build see: (https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...in-Turbo-Build (https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/70621-1970-Firebird-Twin-Turbo-Build)) (http://egarage.com/car-profiles/1970-pontiac-firebird/) (https://www.motortrend.com/features/...tiac-firebird/ (https://www.motortrend.com/features/1109phr-1970-pontiac-firebird/))

I'm teaming up with the original crew of Kris Horton (www.carsbykris.com (http://www.carsbykris.com/)) for design and All Speed Customs (www.allspeedcustoms.com (http://www.allspeedcustoms.com/)) to make a track-dominating 1972 Firebird Formula. Here's the final design and build sheet below.

Looking forward to feedback and ideas as we progress!

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Build Sheet:

ENGINE / RELATED COMPONENTS



GM LT4 650HP wet sump engine
T56 6-Speed transmission
Harness, pedal and ECM
Billet Black accessory drive with 140 amp Alt., P/S pump and A/C compressor
Be Cool Radiator module dual pass
Twin Spal electric fans
Aluminum aftermarket intercooler heat exchanger
Intercooler heat exchanger pump
Ultimate Headers Stainless LT4 swap headers black ceramic coated



CHASSIS / BODY COMPONENTS



ROADSTERSHOP SPEC CHASSIS
Engine set back 3" to distribute weight
DSE mini tub kit
Billet black air frame hood hinge set
Billet door hinge set anodized black
Billet trunk hinge kit with gas piston anodized black
Flush fit front and rear glass


BRAKES / RELATED COMPONENTS



Wilwood Aero 6 front brake kits 15" rotors 6 piston black calipers
Wilwood Aero 4 rear brake kit 14" rotor 4 piston black calipers w/parking brake
Wilwood Stainless DOT front brake flex lines
Wilwood rear parking brake cable kit
Wilwood Tandem master cylinder with proportioning valve black finish 1 1/8"
Hydratech hydroboost brake assist unit with 4' line set
PSC Motorsports P/S reservoir for hydroboost black finish



INTERIOR / WIRING RELATED COMPONENTS


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Vintage AIR Gen IV Magnum builders Kit
Eddie Motorsports Odyssey billet battery (https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-us/redtop-starting-battery?utm_source=ProTouring&utm_medium=Display&utm_campaign=FY%2719_Brand_Media&utm_content=RedTop) trays
DSE Multi speed wiper motor kit
American Autowire Highway 22 universal wiring harness
NuRelics power window motors
Dakota Digital rtx series gauges

[NCSU68]

Wow based on your last build this should be fantastic! Do you still have the first car? Good luck with the build and have fun!

[tcronkright]

Thanks. The first car was sold to a buyer overseas back in 2012 and I've wanted to build another one since.

[Jk918]

Wow, absolutely sick rendering. following along to see this

[OLDFLM]

Subscribed! As a fellow Formula owner I love what you did with the last car! Can't wait to see this one come together!!

[tcronkright]

Thanks! Just organizing the photos of the purchase and tear down and will start to post progress pics over the weekend. Thanks for following this build!

[tcronkright]

The car was originally a Formula with a 350 cu in. small block, two barrel carb and automatic transmission. A southern car that made its way to the east coast and was a running vehicle until the prior owner started to modify. Due to COVID and other life events, the project was started and the owner started to strip the car and some body modifications were roughed in but was quickly put on hold and never started again. It sat in storage for over six years in Michigan. I purchased the car in August of this year and started the tear down process.

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[badbu68]

Very cool, render is badass and nice starting point. My only thought is maybe matching the grill inserts/tail lights with the shape of the hood scoop openings.

[tcronkright]

Thanks and I'll think through that more as we get further along. Here's a couple shots of the passenger side and rear rendering.

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[tcronkright]

Working with All Speed Customs to assist with the tear down and stripping to see what we are working with.

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[OLDFLM]

Looks like a good start! Was the previous metal work there and you incorporated it into your vision and rendering? Or are you starting from scratch?

[tcronkright]

It was there. The prior owner started on it without a rendering and then stopped. I incorporated the front valance and rocker panel work into the rendering but have since stripped off the wheel flares to make them more aggressive. I'll post some further updated pics soon.

[tcronkright]

Media blasting went well. Trunk pan had a few soft spots so we decided to cut it out and replace.

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[andrewb70]

Looks like a pretty solid car to start with. Looking forward to more updates!

Andrew

[tcronkright]

Following the media blast the body has not been sealed. Trunk pan was removed and replaced and Detroit Speed Mini-Tubs were installed so we can get a large enough shoe under this thing to grip the road when we are all done. Car is back on the original frame and body modifications will start next.
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[tcronkright]

Working through the updated fender flares for a 20/345 rear tire and 20/285 front tire. Once we complete we will finish the rocker skirting and plumb in the rear brake air scoop.

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[tcronkright]

We wrapped up the structure and sheeting for the right rear wheel flares. On to the front this week!
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[andrewb70]

Nice work on the flares!

Andrew

[csouth]

Kris does amazing design work! I'm sure All Speed will deliver as planned!...

[Smee78]

Wow, that's some crazy flare job, the final product looks pretty good. Are the ends gonna be contoured or end flat at the bottoms? It almost looks like they have built-in mud flaps.

[tcronkright]

Flares are complete and we are now working through the rocker skirting. 203864203865203866203867203868203869203870

[bkbkbk]

Really cool direction with the body work!

[tcronkright]

Finished the rough in of the rear brake vent scoops and will plumb in the collector tube and box to feed air around the inside of the tire. We will use some paint detail to set these off.



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[tcronkright]

Plumbing in the rear brake air duct. We will fab an air routing box and tube to drive air to the back side of the rotor. All Speed used their 3D printer to create an insert in the rear air collectors that reflects the old honeycomb style of the front Formula grills. We will use this pattern as inserts in the hood scoops and grill.

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[tcronkright]

We are mocking up the rear spoiler that will be made out of aluminum and bolt to the trunk lid. Roadster Shop chassis is just a three months out so we have a ton of work to finish before it arrives. 204786204787204788

[MSTSFabbed]

This thing is cool! Between that rendering and the stellar work going on it’s going to be excellent.

How do you plan to attach your brake duct vents? If they’re permanently installed, what’s the plan for paint/sealing underneath them?
Thanks!